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Simple Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

Simple Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches for Effortless Entertaining

Delicious Simple Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches blend flavors of chicken, cranberries, and pecans for perfect afternoon gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups Diced Cooked Chicken Rotisserie chicken saves time.
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with raisins.
  • 1/2 cup Toasted Pecans Toast in a dry skillet for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Scallions Use both white and green parts.
  • 1/4 cup Peach Jam Substitute with apricot or strawberry jam.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Can use lime juice as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Hellmann's recommended.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Celery Salt Regular salt can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional garnish.
For the Sandwiches
  • 8 slices Bread Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse White recommended.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dice the cooked chicken into 1/4-inch cubes and toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Combine diced chicken, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and scallion whites in a mixing bowl. Add peach jam and lemon juice.
  3. Let the mixture sit for about 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Fold in mayonnaise, celery salt, parsley, and scallion greens until creamy.
  5. Distribute the chicken salad mixture evenly over half of the bread slices.
  6. Top with remaining bread slices, trim crusts, and cut into four triangular pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool cooked chicken completely before mixing with mayonnaise to maintain creamy texture. Assemble sandwiches no more than 2-3 hours before serving for best results.

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